Mahafasa Centre
| Mahafasa Centre | |
|---|---|
  Mahafasa Centre Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°40′S 47°39′E / 22.667°S 47.650°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation[1] | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 89,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahafasa Centre is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 89,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 22°40′S 47°39′E / 22.667°S 47.650°E